go without
Britishverb
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to be denied or deprived of (something, esp food)
if you don't like your tea you can go without
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that is obvious or self-evident
Example Sentences
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Denied the team balance provided by Stokes, England opted to go without a frontline spinner.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Most of the court’s rulings and orders in cases on the emergency docket go without explanation.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
The longer you go without filing a claim, the more you benefit.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
First, it should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway: Every child is different.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
I knew how few coppers they made and how often they had to go without rice but, on the other hand, I felt sorry for those who were chosen.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
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